Downtown Louisville

Louisville is an old city, especially compared to many others in the U.S., and there are lots of cool historic old things to see. But there's something that's easy to forget when looking at old homes, old buildings and old places, history is still ...

You may have been in a swimming pool before. But have you ever been in a heated swimming pool on top of a building in the middle of a glittering, gleaming downtown city? No? Well, it's time for you to go Swimming at the Omni Hotel. The rooftop pool ...

You may have done pub crawls before. And let's be honest, who hasn't more or less crawled out of a pub, right? The Victorian Values Pub Crawl is a little bit different, though. This crawl will take you to some historic Louisville locations, and one ...

Music is something that unites the world. Everyone recognizes certain songs, little pieces of music. But music festivals are so expensive! Not Poorcastle. This music festival was designed to be affordable, and it is. This year, it’s at Breslin ...

Spring is a beautiful time of year and in Old Louisville, you can really see how amazing this season can be. Enjoy Springfest this May in the Central Park area of Old Louisville. This festival is a celebration of the season and the neighborhood ...

You might know that real bourbon comes from Kentucky, that it’s made with a corn mash and that it has to age in a white oak barrel. But did you know that bourbon is named for the last king of France? King Louis and his famous wife Marie ...

This May, visit one of the most unique attractions in the Louisville area. It's unlike any other place you can visit anywhere nearby and it's totally free to visit. Sound good? Head to the Falls of the Ohio. Ancient Wonder The Falls of the Ohio is a ...

What does mom really want for Mother’s Day? Bottomless mimosas, obviously. Treat her to a feast of amazing breakfast cuisine and all the mimosas you and mom can drink at the Mother's Day Brunch at the Black Jockey’s Lounge. And if ...

With the warm weather arriving, now is the perfect time to get out and have a little fun. Kentucky Kingdom is opening back up again. You’re probably long overdue for some thrills, for rides, for games and outdoor adventure. Opening ...

You know about the great balloon race, the great steamboat race and the marathon. These are all well-known and long-running events that are part of the Derby Festival. But do you know about the Great Bed Races? You’re definitely going to want ...

At this special cocktail class, you will Learn How to Make a Mint Julep at the Copper and Kings Distillery. If you’ve been in Kentucky long or you’ve ever been to the Derby, you’ve probably had a mint julep before. But this is a ...

This April, Taco Week comes back to Louisville. Many local restaurants will have taco specials and tasty eats to enjoy to celebrate this event. Taco Week Several Louisville restaurants will celebrate taco week with $2.50 tacos. Some participating ...

Go to the Spring Fling at the Mellwood Art Center this April to get handmade crafts, stuff to nibble on and lots of unique items. This is a pet-friendly, kid-friendly event, so bring everybody. Spring Fling There will be vendors and stuff to see ...

Forget about the clothes and the shoes, the horse you’re going to bet on and whether or not you need an umbrella. What really matters is your Derby hat. Visit the Louisville Visitor Center this April to get a look at some beautiful, ...

The Kentucky Derby is approaching and that means, of course, you’ve got to be thinking about what to wear on your head. Hats and headpieces are a huge part of the Derby tradition. So this year, get some fashion ideas and go to the Fascinator ...

Have you ever wanted to be on a game show? Well, come on down! The Price is Right is filming at the famous Louisville Palace this April and as you know, everyone and anyone in the audience has the chance to be an actual contestant on the show. And ...

It has been a long wait but spring has finally arrived in Louisville. Celebrate the season at the Festival of Colors. This is Holi, a Hindu festival that celebrates color, love and spring. It's about the victory of good over evil and the arrival of ...

It’s March, which means that spring is right around the corner. That means golfing season is right around the corner! Brush up on your game and hone your skills before you get out there on the greens for the spring and summer. Louisville is ...

Pokemon might be familiar to you as a trading card game or maybe a cartoon, but this franchise has branched out and grown to include a mobile game, Pokemon Go, that has become popular with people of all ages. This isn't just a game for kids, ...